CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte Department of Athletics in conjunction with Mark Lepkowski, head strength and conditioning coach, is pleased to announce the addition of Jena Ready to the staff as the assistant strength and conditioning coach.
 
"Jena is a great addition to the strength and conditioning staff," said Lepkowski. "She brings a positive attitude with a fantastic work ethic, and strives to become a better coach every day."
 
Ready joins the Royals staff after graduating from Queens just this past spring. As a member of the women's lacrosse team she helped the Royals capture back-to-back South Atlantic Conference Regular Season and Championship titles in 2014 and 2015. After transferring to Queens from Presbyterian, Ready immediately became a leader on the field for the Royals earning all-conference team honors for three consecutive seasons. She was also recognized on the all-tournament team for three straight seasons and was named SAC Player of the Year following the 2014 season. This season the captain earned SAC Championship MVP honors. Ready currently ranks second in Queens history in goals (156) and third in points (193).
 
While a student at Queens, Ready gained valuable knowledge as a strength and conditioning intern at UNC Charlotte last year. This year she worked as an intern at Queens and with SwimMAC's Team Elite.
 
"I am so incredibly lucky to be able to remain a part of Queens' athletic department," Ready stated. "I feel very fortunate to begin my career here and I know Mark and I will make a great team. I want to thank Jeannie King and the entire athletic department for giving me this opportunity."
 
Ready graduated from Queens with a degree in exercise and sport science. She minored in sport management.